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Experience
Proficiency (scale 1 - 10)
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Adobe After Effects 7.0
3 Years
Creative videographer, video editor, photographer and copywriter.
I'm a passionate and dedicated cameraman and Final Cut Pro editor with further skills in photography and copywriting.
I am a graduate of the University of East Anglia with a first class honours degree in film and television studies. Predominantly I write music, film and culture articles in a number of different styles for a range of clients. I write features, reviews, press releases, interviews, lists and academic essays.
I mostly work as a freelance videographer, as a self-shooting DSLR director and editor. For a long time I have been writing, shooting and editing short films, promo videos, music videos and have gained professional experience with the BBC, Channel 4 and independent production companies.
I edit on Final Cut Studio 2 using Adobe After Effects and Photoshop where necessary and shoot on a Canon EOS 60D in full HD.
In the field of copywriting my experience ranges from writing and editing at a professional regional newspaper, as the music editor of my student newspaper, a writer for several UK culture magazines.
I come highly recommended as a PPH member with great 5 star feedback and several satisfied clients. I have earnt this reputation for consistently high quality work, punctuality and constant communication to ensure clients get exactly what they want. I also work for a highly competitive fee that brings you value for money as well as unique originality.
Areas covered: Worldwide - UK - East Anglia - London
Company name: Paul Cook: Video & Photography
Industry type: Media
- Freelance filmmaker and photographer - shortlisted for Reed.co.uk short film competition.
- Production assistant for BBC and Channel 4 documentaries
- Editor and camera assistant at award winning UK film and television company.
- Freelance contributor to major regional newspaper in the UK - Features contributor.
- 3 UK culture websites - Music and Film Writing - 6 years experience writing and 2 years experience editing and proofreading, 300+ articles written including reviews, news, interviews and features.
- 2 Dance Music Websites - Combined unique monthly hits of half a million.
- Top 20 UK University Newspaper - 3 years writing, 1 year as editor, shortlisted for editor-in-chief.
Currently available to hire for freelance corporate and creative video work. I shoot on a Canon 60D HDSLR.